John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
June 21, 2019
Health News
Refinery explosion poses no 'immediate danger' to Philly residents, city health dept. says
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion in Southwest Philly does not pose any immediate danger to the surrounding neighborhoods, according the city's health department. But a Drexel University scientist suggests otherwise.June 20, 2019
Health Insurance
About 1 in 6 emergency room visits result in a 'surprise bill'
Millions of patients with large employer-based health insurance plans received surprise medical bills in 2017 following an emergency room visit or hospital stay, according to an analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation.June 20, 2019
Health Stories
SMart Center helps children with selective mutism find their voice
Selective mutism often is misdiagnosed as shyness, autism or other intellectual disabilities. Many people, including the teachers and principals who interact with affected children, have never heard of it. But cognitive behavioral therapy can help overcome the disorder.June 19, 2019
Children's Health
Obesity rates falling among preschool age children
Obesity rates among preschool age children fell to 14 percent in 2016, according to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.June 19, 2019
Addiction
Scientists identify gene that increases risk of cannabis addiction
Researchers believe they have identified a gene that increases the likelihood of developing a cannabis addiction.June 18, 2019
Addiction
To combat teen vaping, Nebraska school district testing students for nicotine
Fairbury Public Schools will subject students who participate in extracurricular activities to random nicotine tests. School leaders view the expanded drug tests as a way to combat teen tobacco use.June 17, 2019
Health News
Modern Healthcare names four Philly execs among most influential
Dr. Stephen Klasko of Jefferson Health was among four Philly health care leaders included on Modern Healthcare's annual list of the 50 most influential clinical executives.June 17, 2019
Health Stories
CNN docuseries shines light on lead poisoning, pollution in Philly and Chester
W. Kamau Bell examined the effects of lead poisoning in Philadelphia and industrial waste pollution in Chester, Delaware County in the latest "United Shades of America" episode, dubbed "Toxic City."June 14, 2019
Illness
Does rotavirus vaccine lower risk of children getting Type 1 diabetes?
Children who receive all recommended rotavrius vaccine doses were 33 percent less likely to develop Type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. But researchers stressed that their findings only reveal an association – not a causal relationship.June 13, 2019
Health Stories
Jefferson exec's health care vision shaped by unique obstetrics career, wife's cancer battle
Jefferson Health has expanded rapidly under its charismatic leader, Stephen Klaskow. But his underlings, like Bruce Meyer, have their own transformative ideas.Just In
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